Reflections on Faith in Daily Life
Welcome to Mark 10:45
Homilies and reflections on Scripture, the Catholic faith, and the ordinary moments in which Christ calls us to follow him.
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” — Mark 10:45
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The Hinges of Grace
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 Notice how the reading from Ezekiel begins: “The angel brought me back to the entrance of the temple…” Perhaps you’ve been to Rome and stood at the entrance to the Lateran Basilica. If not, I…
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Christ is Passing By
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Matthew 9:9-13 The gospel story for the Feast of St. Matthew is a valuable lesson in discipleship. We know it well. Jesus passes…
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What Do They Say?
Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 7:36-50 In the first reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians to hold fast to the gospel he has preached to them. But…
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The Green Lab
Sunday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Sirach 27:30—28:7; Matthew 18:21-35 Years ago, a teenage girl lived across the street. I don’t know why, but she really disliked us and found…
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Stretch Out Your Hand
Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Labor Day (United States) Luke 6:6-11 I remember when I started my first job, finding myself sitting in an office called ‘Personnel.’ A few…
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The Truly Wise
Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Luke 5:1-11 In the first reading, St. Paul said, “Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you…
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Christ and His Cross
Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 The Corinth of St. Paul’s time was a bustling, wealthy trade center. It attracted men called “orators,” who were highly skilled…
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